Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

In the morning of the next day, Emperor Taizong was very annoyed because he received the report from the Ministry of Officials, and said to the ministers, "I have carried out investigations extensively, but unexpectedly found out many problems. What have these officials done with the imperial salary! "

Kou Zhun stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the current problem has been discovered, and more efforts must be made to investigate."

"Your Majesty" Wang Ji'en said at this time, "I feel that the investigation should be suspended. I have heard that the local officials will no longer accept the case because they cannot be investigated and dealt with. In this way, the place will become more chaotic."

"What? Not to be prosecuted? There is such a thing" Taizong thought

"That's right, Your Majesty, it's inevitable that the officials made some mistakes in the local area, but since the investigation, it has been too strict, which has made the officials more worried. In this way, they can't concentrate on trying the case, and they are afraid that mistakes will be found. It is reasonable to not want to accept the case. .”

Taizong thought for a while, "Wang Aiqing's words also make sense."

Hearing this, Defang admired Nangongwen's foresight very much. If it wasn't for him yesterday, he would have thought the same way as Wang Jien today, so Defang said, "Your Majesty, I have a play."

"Oh? The emperor's nephew has a copy, bring it to me to read." Taizong read the memorial and asked, "Does the emperor's nephew really think there is no problem with this?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, my Great Song regards the administration of officials as the most important thing. Officials have made mistakes, and they should be corrected. Since the court has vigorously promoted and investigated, the common people are grateful to Your Majesty. Now it has improved, but some officials are unbearable. The reason for being investigated is that the case will not be accepted, and if you want to threaten the court, this trend must not last long."

When Taizong heard the word "threat", he immediately became angry, "What the nephew said is very much in line with my wishes. An official should be cautious in adjudicating a case, but he dares to force the court to stop the investigation because of his own fault. It is simply absurd!"

Kou Zhun said, "Your Majesty, this is the right time to let the officials see the determination of the court's officials, so that they don't take chances."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Defang continued, "I have a lot of talents in the Song Dynasty. Is it possible that I am afraid that some officials will fail. If someone does not accept the case because of this, I ask Your Majesty to dismiss this person from his official position and choose another talented person for him."

Taizong nodded, "Well, the emperor's nephew said it was very pertinent, and I also decided to do so."

"Your Majesty is wise!" Defang and Kou Zhun said quickly

After the imperial court, Emperor Taizong summoned Defang, Zhao Pu and Kou Zhun to Chongzheng Hall.

Taizong looked at Defang, "According to the memorial, the emperor's nephew is going to set up supervision over Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment."

"Yes, Your Majesty, this is exactly what I mean. Both the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment are the highest courts in charge of prisons. They review all reported criminal cases. If the officials of Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment are arbitrary, it will make the two departments of criminal officials useless."

Hearing this, Kou Zhun also said: "Your Majesty, what the prince said is very true. Judging from the current investigation, it is indeed necessary to set up the supervision of the two departments of criminal officials."

Taizong thought for a while, "Well, it should be so, not to mention the investigation of the prefectures and counties, let alone the two departments of criminal officials." Taizong stood up, "However, I am a little worried. What should I do?"

Zhao Pu didn't say anything in the court, but now he looked at him and said, "Your Majesty, I think the Eight Sage Kings can take charge of this matter, and I believe His Majesty will not be disappointed."

"Oh?" Taizong looked at Defang, "The prime minister is right. The emperor's nephew's ability is well known, and I also rely on it very much. Well, let the emperor's nephew handle this matter."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I will arrange this matter as soon as possible, and submit it to His Majesty's imperial pen for approval," Defang said